Category: Windows OS

Windows OS, computer operating system (OS) developed by Microsoft Corporation to run personal computers (PCs). Windows 10 is the latest one right now.

Battle 2020: Mobile Websites vs Mobile Apps

Hi Guys,

After a very long break, today we are going to discuss a new (battle) topic, that is,

Battle 2020: Mobile Websites vs Mobile Apps. Which will Triumph?

This is a debate that has been going on for a while but it is still relevant. Everyone has their own opinion about which works better. Both have amazing features but none is near to perfection. Do you just need a website to display properly on your device? Is it possible for you to have a great online experience without the use of apps? Apps do have some benefits though. Having the app logo on your phone reminds you to use it. Sometimes you read something amazing but cannot recall which website you saw it on.  Let’s look at the differences between the two and see who Wins the Battle this time around. Some experts believe apps are taking over while others feel a mobile website is enough.

Does anyone remember what cellphones were like back in the 2000s? Their functionality was so limited. It was like having a smaller version of a landline telephone in your hand. Well, we have come a long way since then. Let’s look at Mobile Websites and Mobile Apps individually.

Mobile Websites

Amazon.in mobile site

The internet has become impossible to ignore in the last few decades. More and more of our web browsing are done on our mobile phones. When mobile websites first made it on the scene, everyone appreciated the convenience that it created. Today’s generation does not always spend their days in front of the computer screen but our mobile phones are always at an arm’s reach.  Remember how browsing the internet had you sliding your screen to the side just to read the end of a sentence? Mobile websites were accepted by all as they allowed us to view the content displayed perfectly to any screen size. Designed specifically to be used on your smartphone, mobile websites are almost a necessity these days.

Read about Getting More Followers on Twitter.

Mobile Apps

I find mobile apps to be a commitment. Like Benedict Evans puts it, “Do people want to put your icon on their home screens?” The answer for most brands is, “No”. More often than never mobile apps are not free and have to be paid for to be used. Having to spend money on something that does not bring me joy is a waste. Then why is it that we have so many apps downloaded on our phones? The reason I believe is that most of the time, they do bring joy. Examples of applications that first came out included, E-mail, Google Docs etc. Mobile apps have come a long way since then. Some of the best apps right now include Uber, Spotify and Swift key. Apps have become part of our daily lives. With a mobile screen full of logos, it is obvious that mobile apps are growing in industry and popularity. Amazon makes more revenue through its app than their website.

Design Modo has an article titled Responsive design vs Mobile sites vs App where they talk about designing and building a good mobile experience via a smartphone.

Pros and Cons

As you can see both have their own sets of pros and cons. Let’s have a look at them.

Mobile websites pros


VineetKumar.me mobile site

 

  • Inexpensive – All you need is an internet connection to view the website.
  • Works on all devices – Be it your iPhone, Android device or Tablet, the site adjusts to your screen.
  • Easy to set up – More like, no setup required. Ready to use at any time.

Mobile websites cons

  • No offline access – You would be unable to use the website without an active internet connection.
  • Longer wait times – Depending on the website, and your internet speed, it might take a while to download or use the desired service.

Mobile apps pros

  • Offline access – Being able to play a game on my mobile device without an internet connection? Yes, please!
  • Less cluttered – This all depends on the design but most apps are less cluttered.
  • Quick response time – A well-designed app should have a quick response time and navigate between pages without loading for ages. It’s surely faster than a website.

Mobile apps cons

  • Extra expense – All apps are not free. I don’t mind spending $10 on a monthly app subscription but if I can find the same information for free on a mobile website, you know what I’m going to choose.
  • Requires a download – This is probably one of the most annoying negative sides of mobile apps. Of course, if the app is amazing, no one minds the download. I get so frustrated when I go through the trouble of downloading an app, only to find it crashes every time I open it.
  • Considerable size – Dear Facebook, your iOS App is more than 250 megabytes in size, can you please do something about it. *Swapnil’s low phone storage problem 🙁 *

We have now discussed the pros and cons of the consumer.

Let’s talk about Business

TechGlobule.com

Nowadays, every business needs to establish a mobile presence. When making that decision, you need to know where to invest your money. No matter which one is better, every business needs a website that displays well on a mobile device. 80% of Internet users own a mobile device. This is a huge chunk of the market one could reach.

According to Smart Insights, if you are not able to reach your audience through mobile search or display, you will miss out on business opportunities. The consumer expects to have your website fit perfectly on the device they are using. Not every website owner has caught up with this trend though. I still find myself staring at text so small and having to zoom in, only to view half the page. This is unacceptable in today’s world and you are doing yourself and your audience a disservice. Having a mobile website set up is not a complicated process. Find an expert to make a mobile website for your website. It is an investment that will pay off for sure.

E.g. TechGlobule has a marvellous mobile site, you can read this article on your mobile again 😉

Benefits of going with a Mobile Website

  1. Instantly accessible. You just type in your web address. No downloading required.
  2. Mobile websites can be upgraded immediately.
  3. Mobile websites are easier and less expensive to create and maintain. Price is usually included when you design a mobile website.
  4. Faster transfer of information.
  5. Setup is a breeze compared to an app. You need a domain and hosting.

Mobile websites are doing well.

Benefits of going with a Mobile App

  1. Works offline. You can read articles and listen to podcasts without an internet connection available.
  2. Dependent on the app design, it is usually less cluttered.
  3. You will have a direct marketing tool at your disposal.
  4. Build a brand. Every person who has downloaded the app will constantly see your little logo on the screen.

Many businesses are finding it costly to acquire new users.

What does the future hold? Predictions for trends in 2020?

  • Responsive designs for different age groups. Online experiences should be different for different ages. A 10-year-old should have a great online experience and so should a 70-year-old.
  • More Google Web-based Apps like Weather and Word Coach

Conclusion

However, it always has been difficult to predict the future, but mobile devices are surely not going anywhere. They will only get better. We hope that 2020 will take mobile websites and mobile apps to a new level.

Are you excited to see how these mobile websites and mobile apps will be improved in the future? What are some of your predictions for 2020? and which one do you think might win the Battle?

Give your ideas, opinions, and votes in the comments. 🙂

Guest Author Bio

Megan Grant is a content writer who works at FixMobileUsabilityIssues.net. Her life credo is “Be yourself, believe in yourself“. Her hobby is writing, reading, learning. Dreams of becoming a big-name author and blogger.

That’s all folks.

References used in the article –
Wall Street Journal – wsj.com/articles/the-web-is-dying-apps-are-killing-it-1416169934
Design Modo – designmodo.com/responsive-design-vs-mobile-website-vs-app
Statistics used above – smartinsights.com/mobile-marketing/mobile-marketing-analytics/mobile-marketing-statistics/
Image Source – Swapnil’s iPhone 5
Author – Megan Grant
Images added by – Swapnil Jha

5 Reasons Why Java is Must-Learn Programming Language!!

Hi Guys,

First of all, how are you guys doing? It’s been quite a while, I wonder what new things you all learned in 2017?
In case, some of you were busy because of exams and other things, just like us, it is never too late to start learning with TechGlobule, Gateway to (Learning) Technology.

So, let’s learn a few things about our good old Java.

What is programming/coding?

In case, you are completely a newbie to all of this programming stuff. You should read a little about Coding, Programming, Programming Languages and Compilers in our previous article of IDEOne.

What is Java?

Java is a general-purpose programming language that is based on the idea of “Write once, Run anywhere” (WORA), which means that a single Java code can sun on all supported platforms without further editing.

As of 2016, Java is one of the most popular languages in use. It was originally developed by James Gosling and released in 1995 as a core component of Sun Microsystems’ Java platform. The language derives much of its syntax from C and C++, but it has fewer low-level facilities than either of them.

Why do we need Java? Where is it used?

There are lots of applications and websites that will not work unless you have Java installed, and more are created every day. Java is fast, secure, and reliable. From laptops to data centers, game consoles to scientific super computers, cell phones to the Internet, Java is everywhere!

Is it free to download?

Yes, Java is free to download. The latest version can be easily downloaded from Java.com.

Hello World Program

Syntax of the first or easiest Java program is provided below –

class HelloWorldApp
{
  public static void main(String[] args)
  {
     System.out.println("Hello World!"); // Prints the string to the console.
  }
}

Why Java is Must-Learn Programming Language?

There are many programming languages out there that are very complicated to master. However, Java has always been very popular amongst newbies because of how easy it is to learn this programming language. Of course, as with anything new, you will have to dedicate some time and effort to learn Java but you will be surprised at how quickly you can master it. Many of you might wonder why Java specifically and I am here to tell you exactly why.

5 Reasons to learn Java –

■ Easy to use

As mentioned in the introduction, Java is one of the least complicated programming languages and every beginner can become an expert. After you research the basics, you can look for Java programming assignments for beginners and start practicing your skills. A programming assignment can be seen as a test or exam, just until you are able to take on real projects.

■ It’s fast

Dynamically typed languages are generally slow to use, but because Java is a statistically typed language it is much faster. You don’t have to constantly check your coding to eliminate any mistakes as Java does it for you automatically. There is no time wasted on redoing your work. If you need help with programming assignment, there is a whole community that uses this tool, so all you have to do is ask.

■ Meet-up community

Learning from others has always been a great way to improve your skills. Many developers started where you are with little knowledge about coding. The Java Meetup Community is the 4th largest in the programming world and this is once again proof of its popularity. Many of these meets offer mentor-ship to beginners so there is no reason not to become a professional developer with ease. With more than 580,000 users out there, it is quickly recognized as an essential programming language.

■ Job opportunities

With most of the world struggling to make the economy stable again, doing something to help you bring in an income is vital. There are huge job opportunities for anyone who knows Java. Many jobs are created daily in the tech industry for developers who have managed to master this programming language. You can give yourself a huge advantage by going this route. With the many Android apps out there, it becomes impossible to not bring more opportunities to write native apps.

■ Universal

Around the world, Java is known as a great and efficient programming language. It is clear that this is becoming a universal language and there are no boundaries in securing jobs. Java is recognized on desktops, mobile phones as well and many electronic devices. There truly is no limit on what you can create because of its versatility.

Conclusion

You can align yourself with one of the most powerful industries and become a well-known developer. For some reason, we have it in our heads that any programming language is difficult to learn, but Java will prove many wrong. It might seem challenging in the beginning, but once you get the hang of things you will be on your way to developing great programs.

Being able to write code is such an important part of our ever evolving world. We are moving more and more towards a digital environment and everyone should make it their responsibility to try to learn a programming language. Even kids can start mastering codes from as soon as they can read and write. There are so many cool apps that teach you the basics and can be a great base for any beginner. Do not think that it is beyond you to master Java because many have done it and so can you!

Guest Author Bio

Megan Grant

Megan Grant is a content writer and guest post writer. Her life credo is “Be yourself, believe in yourself“. Her hobby is writing, reading, travelling. Dreams of becoming big-name author and blogger.

That’s all folks.

Author – Megan Grant
Co – Author – Swapnil Jha
Sources – wikipedia.org, java.com.
Image sources – androidcentral.com and images.google.com, and a few others which I no longer recall.

Remix OS | What's that?

Hi Guys,

Today, we will talk about the Remix OS, which has been the new trend of 2016.

Firstly, What is Remix OS?

Remix OS is an Android powered desktop-like windowed environment,  to grant the benefits of the mobile OS with productive characteristics of a desktop like operating system such as a Task bar, true multi-tasking, and more. It’s currently available on hardware made by Jide, such as the Remix Mini, but is also available as a boot-able Operating system for Windows and Mac Devices (laptops, desktops etc.)

Why is it better than other Android emulators like BlueStacks?

Unlike an emulated environment which tries to copy Android in other operating systems, Remix OS truly integrates the best parts of Android with that of Windows or Mac. Some quick key features include –

  • Support for Mouse
  • Support for Keyboard
  • Support for multi window and multi tasking.
  • Task bar
    *Seriously, a task bar in an Android, our lives are complete now.*
  • Support for Right click
    *Awweesomme*

What are the system requirements?

The system should have an awesome owner, which our sensors tell us, you probably are, isn’t that also the reason behind, you being a reader of TechGlobule?

How much do I’ve to pay to use it?

You can’t pay for it, as it is free of any charge. You can download, install and use it for free.

How to get it?

You can download it from the link of official website, which developed Remix OS, that is Jide.com.

Screenshots Gallery

That’s all folks.

Research done by – Abdul Rehman
Idea suggested by – Siddhant Baranwal
Screenshots by – Shubham’s Laptop.
Author – Swapnil Jha

Automatic Timed Shutdown with Command Prompt (CMD)

Hi Guys,

It happens a lot, that we need someone else’ assistance to shut down our computers, in case we have to leave urgently, but we won’t need that assistance anymore.

Why can I need Automatic Shutdown for?

There can be infinitely many scenarios where you might need to shut down your computer after a certain period of time, for example –

  • While waiting for a download to complete.
  • While waiting for a long antivirus scan.
  • While waiting for any thing which is gonna take a predictable amount of time.
  • Or maybe playing a cruel prank on a friend ??

For any such event, we can just set the timer 10-15 minutes more than their estimated time of completion and just go on with your other work.

What is Command Prompt aka CMD?

A command prompt is an entry point for typing commands to the computer. By typing commands at the command prompt, you can perform tasks on your computer without using the Windows graphical interface.

You can do almost all the things with CMD, which you can do with the Operating System, sometimes even more.

How to trigger an automatic shutdown?

Follow these steps –

  • Press Windows button + R, to get to Run.
  • The commands can be directly entered here.
  • The command to shut down is shutdown -s
  • This command will shutdown your computer in 1 minute. You will get this message.
     

How to set a time period and other functionalities?

Command to automatic shutdown –

shutdown -s

Command to cancel shutdown –

shutdown -a

Command to schedule shutdown after 5 min (300 seconds) –

shutdown -s -t 300
One can set any amount of time in seconds format, like for 10 minutes, command will be shutdown -s -t 600

Command to add a custom message “LOL :)” with shutdown –

shutdown -s -c “LOL :)”
One can set any custom message, like “Revenged”, command will be shutdown -s -c “Revenged”

Command to restart computer –

shutdown -r

Note –

One can use several of these commands in a single command. For example, commands like the one below will work.

shutdown -r -t 3600 -c “I took my revenge.”

That’s all folks.

Image Source – thedailybuggle.com (Featured image) and Swapnil’s Compaq Laptop (for other screenshots).
Data source – codechewing.com.
Author – Swapnil Jha

Share files from Android to iOS to Windows: SHAREit

Hi Guys,

Today, we are going to discuss about an easy & wireless way to share files among smartphones, tablets and personal computers running different operating systems, through an app initially made by Lenovo known as SHAREit.

What is SHAREit?

SHAREit is the fastest file transferring cross-platform application from Lenovo Pvt. Ltd. that allows you to share photos, music, videos, apps (only in Android) or virtually any file regardless of size and type without the use of internet or wires. Lenovo’s SHAREit wirelessly transfers files & data rapidly between devices – either with friends, or to take your personal content on the go.

Features –

  • It is about 40x faster than Bluetooth.
  • Eliminates the use of Cables, or BlueTooth.
  • There are virtually no limits on the size or type of the file to be shared.
  • Can share any kind of file, from pictures to apps in any format.
  • Did I mention it is free?
  • It is cross-platform & lets you share files between iOS, Android, or Windows Devices, which are the most commonly used operating systems out there.

How does it work?

SHAREit uses the WiFi Direct sharing technology, whereas other apps (mostly) use BlueTooth or conventional Wifi network (or sometimes Internet) which is present nearby.

What is WiFi Direct?

Remember the way you shared your internet data through a personal hotspot, in which your device created a WiFi hotspot and let you share your cellular data (2G, 3G or 4G internet) in the form of WiFi to nearby devices.

Now, WiFi Direct is a technology which allows your device to create such a WiFi hotspot but without the use of the internet, intended with a purpose of sharing files over the network. Thus, you can easily connect with each other without requiring any cables, or the internet; and share files with typical WiFi speeds.

My device doesn’t support WiFi Direct. But still, transfers are Fast. How?

It lets you share files with typical WiFi speeds which can be 20MB/s or even higher in some cases.

For devices, without WiFi Direct, it simply Turns on the Personal Hotspot and does its magic in sharing files hyperfast.

App Requirements

This app requires only about 12.1MB (on average) for storage purpose. It is currently available for Android smartphones, iOS Devices, Windows Phone, and blackberry phones. It also supports Windows Desktop currently and is planning to extend its functioning to the Mac OS.

Supported devices with download link

  • Android Compatibility

It will work with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and above.
It needs around 6.5MB of storage space.
Download from this Play Store link.

  • iOS Compatibility

It will work with iOS 8 or more.
It needs around 29.6MB of space.
Download from this link of App Store for iPhones and iPads.

  • Windows Compatibility

It needs 3.09MB on Mobile devices and 9.2MB for Desktop Devices.
Download from this link of Windows Store for Windows Mobile.
OR from this link of uSHAREit.com for Windows Desktop.

  • Mac Compatibility

It needs around 4.6MB of space.
Download from this link of uSHAREit.com for Mac OS.

How to use?

  • Download and install SHAREit on your devices from the links given above.
  • Once installed, give a specific name to your device.
  • You will get the option to either send or receive.
  • Tap on Send on the device from which you want to share photos, videos, music, contacts, or even apps (only for Android users).
  • Select all the files that you want to share and tap the OK button.
  • Tap on Receive on the second device.
  • For Android: You will see the second device on the first device’s screen Select that.
    For Others: You’ll get on-screen instructions, commonly to connect both devices to the same network.
  • Data transfer will start.

Picture Gallery



That’s all folks.

Image Source – blog.lenovo.com (Featured image) and screenshots by guidingtech.com.
Video Source – shareit.lenovo.com or vimeo.com.
Author – Swapnil Jha
Co-Author – Shubham Rajput

Telegram Messenger: What is it?

Hi Guys,

Today we are discussing about the Telegram Messenger, an instant message carrier brought to you by Pavel Durov, who also brought VK.

What is Telegram?

Telegram is an instant messaging system mainly focussed on privacy and multi-platform availability. Telegram clients exist for both mobile (Android, iOS, Windows Phone) and desktop systems (Windows, OS X, Linux).

Telegram is run by a German nonprofit organization backed by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pavel Durov. Its client code is open-source software, while its server-side code is currently proprietary.

In short, Telegram is super fast, simple and way more secure than any of the messaging apps out there.

Features –

  • Connect from most remote locations with even the connections.
  • Coordinate groups of up to 20,000 members.
  • Synchronize your chats across all your devices.
  • Send documents of any type and size.
  • Encrypt personal & secret messages.
  • Destruct your messages with a timer.
  • Store your media in the cloud.
  • Build your own tools and bots on their API.

Why use Telegram when we have Whatsapp?

You might be thinking that why should one even bother about any other messaging app when one can use WhatsApp, following is the list of differences which make Telegram better than any other messaging app out there including WhatsApp.

  • It is cloud-based, which lets you access your messages from multiple devices.
  • It is open source.
  • It is secure. Not only the messages are encrypted but Telegram also offers Secret chat, in which after a set interval of time, the messages are deleted from all the devices.
  • It is distributed. Its servers are spread worldwide to enhance speed and security.
  • It enables you to share unlimited high-resolution photos, videos, and files of any type up to sizes of 1.5 GB.
  • It has Bots. For e.g. Add @ImageBot in your contacts, whenever you message it something like /get Ferrari, it would reply with an image of Ferrari. Telegram supports many different kinds of bots for different tasks. You can even make a bot for yourself if you want to.
  • It supports @replies, mentions and #hashtags. No this is nothing complex. It makes Group Chatting easier. For e.g., if I want to reply to person A in a group of 100 people. I can type @A followed by my message, and only A will be notified.
  • It is free and will stay free forever.

About the Developers

You can follow Telegram on Twitter, for ongoing news about it. Or check out its FAQ section.

Telegram is supported by Pavel and Nikolai Durov.

Pavel Durov is known as the Mark Zuckerberg of Russia because his VK userbase outnumbered Facebook users in own own country that is Russia. Pavel supports Telegram financially and ideologically, while Nikolai’s input is technological. To make Telegram possible, Nikolai developed a unique custom data protocol, which is open, secure and optimized for work with multiple data-centres. As a result, Telegram combines security, reliability and speed on any network.

Supported Platforms with Download links

Telegram is available on a number of different platforms and Operating Systems as listed below.

Screenshots Gallery

Android –

iPhone –

Desktop –

That’s all folks.

Image source – telegraph.co.uk (Featured image) Swapnil’s Yuphoria, iPhone 5 and ASUS K50C (for screenshots).
Author – Swapnil Jha
Co-Author – Shubham Rajput

How to find files faster with Everything!

Hi Guys,

Today, we are going to learn about a very useful App to replace the default Windows Search, known as Everything.

What is Everything?

Everything

Everything is a freeware app made for Windows Operating System by David Carpenter. Everything is an offline search engine that locates files & folders by filename instantly. It’s kinda better and faster alternative to default Windows Search.

How does it work?

Everything Settings

Whenever a user runs Everything, it creates an index of names of every file & folder residing on the Hard Disk in a matter of seconds.

Once indexed, it continues to update its index in real-time with minimal resources, which is usually about 40 MB of RAM.

Because Everything doesn’t index file contents and relies upon NTFS Change Journal it is unable to find and index files on any File System Volume, that is it may not be able to index all types of secondary storage devices. But you can try it to index any attached memory by Tools > Options > Indexes > NTFS > Auto include new removable volumes. Get a tick in “Auto include new removable volumes” option.

How long will it take in indexing?

It usually takes less than 0.00001 seconds to index a file regardless of its size. Most PCs have no more than 0.2 million files. So even if you have a million files, it would take less than 10 seconds that too on the first run. Somehow, it keeps getting better in terms of speed with usage, Or maybe it is only me feeling it 🙂 .

How much resources will it need to function properly?

A fresh install or run of Everything will use about 6MB RAM and less than 3MB of disk space.

Sooooo even if you have a million files, it will require only about 50MB of RAM and 15MB of disk space. Though you don’t need to worry about RAM, it is not continuously using your system resources in the background, and only when you are really using it.

Will it index file changes in real-time?

Yes, it updates its index of files in real-time, your search window will reflect any such changes.

Will Everything not index changes if it isn’t running in the background?

No, it doesn’t need to be kept running in the background, Everything updates its index whenever it is run.

Is Everything free to use?

Everything is a Freeware and is absolutely free to use. You can consider donating. By the way, you can do consider donating to TechGlobule too, contact us to be a patron.

Everything vs. Windows Search

Unlike Windows Search, “Everything” initially displays every file and folder on the device, and then limits the results as we type the file name we want to search or get.

Everything is way faster and uses minimal resources as compared to Windows search.
I personally use it on my ASUS K50C Laptop with 2GB of RAM, and Everything was about 5 to 7 times faster than the traditional Windows Search.

How to get Everything?

You can download your preferred version of your choice by visiting voidtools.com.

(30 March 2018) – If not sure, you can download the as on date latest English version of Everything 1.4.1.895 for 32 bit Windows PC or Laptop by clicking here. It’s about half an MB to download.

What version of Everything should I download?

Version Description
Installer The installer version will guide the user through the installation of Everything (recommended). The installed Everything.exe is the same as the portable Everything.exe.
Portable The user must extract the Everything.exe to the desired location from the .zip file. No changes to the system are made. Most of the options in the installer version are available in the portable version too.
x86 Only x86 context menu extensions will work in Everything. It will work better with 2GB RAM and low, that is 32Bit PC devices. But it can be used with 64Bit Devices too.
x64 The x64 version requires a 64bit x64 OS. Supports databases larger than 2GB. Only x64 context menu extensions will work in Everything. The x64 version will use more memory than the x86 version. For sake of understanding, it will work better with above 2GB RAM or simply 64Bit Devices.
English (US) Only English is available for this version.
Multilingual Includes the Everything language pack for multiple language support.

That’s all folks.

Data Source – voidtools.com/support/everything/installing_everything
Image source – My ASUS K50C and inquirendum.nl for the featured image.
Author – Swapnil Jha
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